EPISODE · Jul 1, 2026 · 8 MIN
Second Sino-Japanese War - Part 3: Nanjing's descent into horror
from The Conflict Archive: The Wars That Shaped Civilizations
By December 1937, the city of Nanjing was engulfed in terror. The walls that once offered protection now stood as silent witnesses to an unfolding nightmare.The Japanese army, triumphant after months of siege, entered the capital with chilling efficiency. Columns of soldiers marched down streets littered with debris. Smoke drifted from smoldering houses, and the air was thick with the acrid scent of burning flesh and gunpowder. Nanjing had become a city of ashes.Learn more at: https://theconflictarchive.com/conflict/second-sino-japanese-warThe Conflict Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring history's greatest wars, battles, and the conflicts that shaped our world.Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon:https://thearchivenetwork.com/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://theconflictarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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